Trail Running calendar near Needham Market 2026-2027

A three-day, 84-mile (135 km) ultramarathon along the Ridgeway from Buckinghamshire to Wiltshire, with overnights in Watlington and Didcot. The event offers full and single-day entry options and includes accommodation, meals and checkpoint..

Two point to point winter ultras along the Weavers' Way finishing at Cromer Pier, with 50 km and 100 km options, GPX navigation required, limited entries and on-course checkpoints with food and GPS tracking.

Run Henham is a park based running event at Henham Park in Suffolk organised by EPIC Norfolk. It features a 10 km race with chip timing and a 1 km fun run, bespoke medals, charity entry options and on site race facilities.

A fully marked trail ultramarathon around Putteridge Bury in the North Chilterns, the 50K features varied ridgeline running, 798 m of ascent, three staffed aid stations and a UTMB World Series index. Entry is limited to 250 runners.

A half-day 10 km trail run around the Chiltern Hills that finishes with a private brewery tour and tasting at Tring Brewery. Groups are split by ability and participants must be able to run 5 km without stopping.

A mostly off road 15k trail at Trifarm near Boreham on 21 November 2026, following public footpaths and bridleways. The anticlockwise route starts by the lake and finishes on the running track beside the road entry.

A *10 km* road and riverside run starting and finishing at Kingston Hawker Centre, using chip timing and offering a finisher medal, refreshments and baggage drop. The event supports Kingston Hospital Charity and notes nearby train and local..

A gravel trail run around Wantisden Hall in the Suffolk AONB offering three distances of 23 km, 16 km and 9 km on flat forest trails, with marked and timed courses, outposts on longer routes and free parking at the venue.

A six hour lap event at Suffolk Running Centre on 28 November 2026 using a 10.5 km road and trail loop. Runners can complete multiple laps to reach distances from 5k to ultra and will receive a bespoke event medal.

A community charity run in Campbell Park, Milton Keynes offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals, refreshments and a fancy dress element to support Movember and men's health.

Trail 5K and 10K races at the Tewinbury estate in Hertfordshire featuring undulating dirt, grass and woodland trails, full waymarking with marshals, a midcourse aid station and chip timing for up to 400 runners.

An 80 mile December ultramarathon across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk on December 5, 2026, with multiple checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and live tracking that includes an SOS function.

A 10 mile canicross loop at Grafham Water on 6 December 2026, following reservoir paths, woodland and the dam wall. Dog friendly with required harnesses, aid station water bowls and finishers medals plus a dog charm.

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows is a four or six hour multi‑terrain event on a 5.3 km lap, letting runners cover distances from 5k to ultras with an aid station each lap and an event medal.

A 10 km trail championship at Wendover Woods on 6 December 2026, open to qualified Runaway Racing finishers, age category winners and volunteers. The route is marked and chip timed with a 200 runner limit.

A looped forest event at High Lodge on 13 December 2026 offering distances from 5k to ultra across a 5.3 km lap. Lap options, an on-course aid station, post-run tea and cake and a bespoke medal.

Festive themed half marathon on woodland trails, meadows and country lanes around Mid Suffolk, starting and finishing at Stowmarket Football Club. Manually timed cupless race with water refill, mince pie, photography and optional eco friend..

Christmas Canter at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances, a bespoke finisher medal, aid stations every 10k and parking included. The event uses loop and out and back formats and has a seven hour cut off.

A 50 km trail ultra along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.

A festive trail running day at Wendover Woods on 20 December 2026 offering a Family Santa Mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile options, with medals and seasonal treats for finishers.